Origin of the Bismarck Policy - Or, the Hohenzollern Doctrine and Maxims Described and Defined by the Most Eminent Monarch of the Prussian Dynasty, Frederic the Great, His Opinions on Religion, Justice, Morals, Politics, Diplomacy, Sta... #267027

In fact, that has surely been the case with us. You blush at that, my dear nephew 1 Well, you are excusable but take care not to be SO child ish henceforth, and always bear in mind, that, with regard to kingdoms, we monarchs take what we can, when we can; and we are never in the wrong, except when compelled to give Up what we. Had taken.